A carved zitan flower-form brushpot, Bitong
Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
the steep sides carved as overlapping upright petals rising to the lipped rim, springing from a branch coiled to form the base, and with further stems bearing magnolia flowers and leaves carved in deep and undercut relief extending over the exterior
21 cm high
- Lot Sold $7,500 (Hammer Price)
- $9,150 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
A small chip approx 0.7cm on exterior of one petal at the rim and on the edge of another approx 0.5cm. Frits on the edges of three flower petals. The coiled stem forming the base with repairs.
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